Traffic Impacts

Upcoming

There are currently no upcoming traffic impacts.

About this project

Deterioration under the NB and SB Hwy 169 bridge decks over Elm Creek (the Mill Pond) had required MnDOT to place weight limits on both bridges from April 16 to Dec. 3, 2015. Following an emergency repair project to shore up the bridge decks, restrictions were removed, although the shoulders of the bridge remain closed.

The city of Champlin, along with MnDOT, are currently working on a project to replace the two bridges and make other improvements on Hwy 169 between East Hayden Lake Rd. and the Mississippi river beginning in the fall of 2017.

MnDOT has also secured funding for additional repairs, resurfacing and safety improvements on Hwy 169 between East Hayden Lake Rd. and Hwy 610. Working on both projects simultaneously will lessen the length of time residents, businesses and commuters will be inconvenienced.

Summary of work

Schedule

Fall 2017 through Fall 2018

Construction between East Hayden Lake Rd. and the Mississippi river

Resurfacing begins on Hwy 169 between Hwy 610 and East Hayden Lake Rd.

Hwy 169 between East Hayden Lake Rd (Co Rd. 121) and the Mississippi River

Extend all NB Hwy 169 to WB turn lanes from 230 feet to 500 feet at the following intersections

109th Ave.

120th Ave.

East Hayden Lake Rd

Build an acceleration lane on SB Hwy 169 south from 120th Ave.

Replace guardrail at pedestrian bridge between 101St. and 109th Avenues

Do the Zipper Merge

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When you encounter a construction zone where a lane will be closed, perform the zipper merge. A zipper merge occurs when motorists use both lanes of traffic until reaching the defined merge area, and then alternate in a "zipper" fashion into the open lane.

Schedule

Fall 2017 through fall 2018

Location

Hwy 169 between East Hayden Lake Rd. and the Mississippi River in Champlin (view map)